Tattoo Aftercare

Drink plenty of water.
Remove bandage after two hours.
Wash area with mild soap and water. Blot dry.
Apply a thin coat of A&D ointment several times a day.
Wash tattoo at least three times a day until healed.
After three days of using A&D ointment, switch to unscented water based lotion (Lubriderm sensitive skin).
Continue applying lotion three times a day until flaking stops.

Do not pick or scratch at the tattoo. Let the scabs heal naturally. Yes, it will itch. Slap it if you have to.
Do not soak your tattoo in water. Take showers, no swimming.
Do not expose to direct sun or tanning beds.
Do not take advice on aftercare from "professionals" tattooing in their kitchen. Contact the professionals with your questions, not the dumbasses.